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The '''Blackburn F3''' was a [[United Kingdom|British]] single-engined [[fighter aircraft]] produced in response to [[List of Air Ministry Specifications|Air Ministry Specification F.7/30]].
The '''Blackburn F3''' (also called the '''Blackburn F.7/30''') was a British single-engined [[fighter aircraft]] produced in response to [[List of Air Ministry Specifications|Air Ministry Specification F.7/30]].


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
Following the release of [[List of Air Ministry Specifications|Air Ministry Specification F.7/30]] for a single-seat day and night fighter, eight different companies proposed 12 different designs and three, including Blackburn Aircraft, received contracts to produce a prototype.<ref name="basf" /> Blackburn's design, the F.3, was a single-bay [[biplane]] of unequal wingspan and with an unusual configuration, the upper wing being mounted approximately half-way way up the [[stressed-skin]] [[fuselage]] and the lower about two feet below it, the gap being occupied by an enclosure for the condenser of the evaporatively-cooled Goshawk III engine. The undercarriage was attached to the lower wing's front spar, with diagonal struts transmitting the landing loads to the fuselage [[longerons]]. Initially the wheels were fitted with spats, but these were later removed. The four Vickers machine guns were fuselage mounted, two in mid-position on the fuselage and the other two either side of the top of the condenser housing.<ref name="Jackson blackburn p309-0">Jackson 1967, pp. 309–310.</ref><ref name="Mason2"/>
Following the release of [[List of Air Ministry Specifications|Air Ministry Specification F.7/30]] for a single-seat day and night fighter, eight companies proposed twelve designs and three, including Blackburn Aircraft, received contracts to produce a prototype.{{sfn|Meekcoms|Morgan|1994|p=150}} Blackburn's design, the F.3, was a single-bay [[biplane]] of unequal wingspan and with an unusual configuration, the upper wing being mounted approximately halfway up the [[stressed-skin]] [[fuselage]] and the lower wing about two feet below it, the gap being occupied by an enclosure for the condenser of the evaporatively-cooled Goshawk III engine. The undercarriage was attached to the front spar of the lower wing, with diagonal struts transmitting the landing loads to the fuselage [[longerons]]. The wheels were fitted with spats but these were later removed. Four Vickers machine-guns were fuselage mounted, two in mid-position on the fuselage and the other two on either side of the top of the condenser housing.{{sfn|Jackson|1968|pp=309–310}}{{sfn|Mason|1992|p=243}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Taxying trials of the F.3 began on the 20 July 1934, but the aircraft was difficult to taxi safely, due to the combination of a short fuselage and a high [[centre of gravity]]. Additionally, the engine suffered from cooling problems. Further development was stopped when, after an inspection revealed damage to the rear fuselage resulting from the taxying trials, the Air Ministry withdrew support for the project since the aircraft would have been too delayed to take part in the evaluation trials. Following evaluation of F.7/30 designs an order was placed for the [[Gloster Gladiator]].<ref name="basf" />
Taxiing trials of the F.3 began on 20 July 1934 but the combination of a short fuselage and a high [[centre of gravity]] made it difficult to manoeuvre on the ground and the engine suffered from cooling problems. Further development was stopped when, after an inspection revealed damage to the rear fuselage resulting from the taxiing trials, the Air Ministry withdrew support for the project since the aircraft would have been too delayed to take part in the trials. Following evaluation of F.7/30 designs an order was placed for the [[Gloster Gladiator]].{{sfn|Meekcoms|Morgan|1994|p=150}}
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==Notes==
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<ref name="basf">Meekcoms/Morgan 1994, p. 150</ref>
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* {{cite book |last=Jackson |first=A. J.|title=Blackburn Aircraft since 1909 |year=1968|publisher=Putnam|location=London |isbn=978-0-370-00053-4}}
*{{cite book |title= The British Fighter since 1912|last= Mason|first=Francis K. |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=1992 |publisher=Putnam Publishing |location=London |isbn= 0-85177-852-6|page=243 |pages= |url=|ref=Mason }}
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*{{cite book |last=Meekcoms |first=K J|coauthors= Morgan, E B| title= The British Aircraft Specification File | date=1994 |publisher=[[Air-Britain]] | location=Tonbridge, Kent, England | isbn=0-85130-220-3}}
* {{cite book |last1=Meekcoms |first1=K. J.|last2=Morgan |first2=E. B.|title=The British Aircraft Specification File |year=1994 |publisher=[[Air-Britain]] |location=Tonbridge |isbn=0-85130-220-3}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Braas/9315.htm A photograph of the Blackburn F.3 ''K2892'']
* [http://www.1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Braas/9315.htm A photograph of the Blackburn F.3 ''K2892'']


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Latest revision as of 15:19, 16 December 2023

Role Fighter
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Blackburn Aircraft
Designer George Edward Petty
First flight not flown
Introduction 1934
Status Prototype only
Number built 1

The Blackburn F3 (also called the Blackburn F.7/30) was a British single-engined fighter aircraft produced in response to Air Ministry Specification F.7/30.

Design and development[edit]

Following the release of Air Ministry Specification F.7/30 for a single-seat day and night fighter, eight companies proposed twelve designs and three, including Blackburn Aircraft, received contracts to produce a prototype.[1] Blackburn's design, the F.3, was a single-bay biplane of unequal wingspan and with an unusual configuration, the upper wing being mounted approximately halfway up the stressed-skin fuselage and the lower wing about two feet below it, the gap being occupied by an enclosure for the condenser of the evaporatively-cooled Goshawk III engine. The undercarriage was attached to the front spar of the lower wing, with diagonal struts transmitting the landing loads to the fuselage longerons. The wheels were fitted with spats but these were later removed. Four Vickers machine-guns were fuselage mounted, two in mid-position on the fuselage and the other two on either side of the top of the condenser housing.[2][3]

Operational history[edit]

Taxiing trials of the F.3 began on 20 July 1934 but the combination of a short fuselage and a high centre of gravity made it difficult to manoeuvre on the ground and the engine suffered from cooling problems. Further development was stopped when, after an inspection revealed damage to the rear fuselage resulting from the taxiing trials, the Air Ministry withdrew support for the project since the aircraft would have been too delayed to take part in the trials. Following evaluation of F.7/30 designs an order was placed for the Gloster Gladiator.[1]

Specifications[edit]

Data from The British Fighter since 1912[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Length: 27 ft 0 in (8.22 m)
  • Wingspan: 36 ft 10.75 in (9.02 m)
  • Height: 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) [4]
  • Empty weight: 2,500 lb (1,133 kg)
  • Gross weight: 3,960 lb (1,794 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Goshawk III V-12 evaporatively cooled , 695 hp (519 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 180 mph (290 km/h, 160 kn) (estimated) at 14,500 ft.

Armament

  • 4 synchronised Vickers MkIII .303 machine guns, 200 rounds per gun

See also[edit]

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Meekcoms & Morgan 1994, p. 150.
  2. ^ Jackson 1968, pp. 309–310.
  3. ^ a b Mason 1992, p. 243.
  4. ^ Jackson 1968, p. 311.

References[edit]

  • Jackson, A. J. (1968). Blackburn Aircraft since 1909. London: Putnam. ISBN 978-0-370-00053-4.
  • Mason, F. K. (1992). The British Fighter since 1912. London: Putnam. ISBN 0-85177-852-6.
  • Meekcoms, K. J.; Morgan, E. B. (1994). The British Aircraft Specification File. Tonbridge: Air-Britain. ISBN 0-85130-220-3.

External links[edit]

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